Colin

Also, some facts based on science - Doing empowering or benevolent things as an avatar in a video game can make you feel empowered in the real world. - Listening to music has benefits for brain health, emotional health, and psychological health. - Video games seem like a form of emdr to me which is a very effective form of therapy Like anything in life they can be misused. Especially if you have a big goal in mind that requires emotional labor and sacrifice and you really want it, but you opt to play video games as a distraction.

an update on the B6: I noticed that my imagination formed more vivid images sometime after taking it. I did some other things that interfered with my sleep unfortunately so can't give an accurate account of dream retention, Hopefully, tonight will go more smoothly

I was going to post those exact words on this topic

@Prabhaker I am actually excited to try this! I have a bottle of b6 that I have been holding off on taking because of the high amount per pill. hee hee I am excited now.

I've got a goofy one. I got this from Dave Aspery. Eat a tablespoon of honey 30 minutes to an hour before you go to sleep. I get vivid dreams almost everytime I do it. The theory is that the honey feeds your brain while you sleep.

Practicing the power of now is just a simplified version of the power of now. They are very similar. There is not really a program or anything to follow.

He was just on Joe Rogan. I am very intrigued now. I am looking forward to the book. Thanks for sharing.

https://bebrainfit.com/caffeine-anxiety/

From the video thumbnail: "An MBT group in Vancouver, B.C., hosted by Vanessa Wideski, experimented with a six week project based on a consciousness exploration program designed by Tom Campbell. Follow the group and the reports of their experiences with remote viewing, telepathy, exploring the larger consciousness system, accessing databases, and more as Tom listens to their experiences and answers their questions!" Just more Tom Cambell goodness.

I watched the osho documentary, gives me the creeps man. What a story. Not for the faint of heart

The emerald tablets of Thoth was a fun/weird read

Dean Radin is a pretty well-known scientist who studies the paranormal in a very rigorous way. He has written several books.

We can't be talking about this technique without bringing up Leo's awesome mindfulness video

I just read a book called meditation for fidgety skeptics, In a sense, it is about a dude who has been meditating for 8 years and still gets into hang-ups and beginner traps. It may offer some long-form perspective. it is also pretty funny and I liked it.

@TheSomeBody There is a book that just came out called "food, what the heck should I eat" by mark hyman. I haven't read it yet, but mark hyman is a good author and you seem like the target audience

I've got a fun alternative therapy. Have you heard of earthing?

@Sirius Yeah I am drinking coffee at the moment and I was feeling a twinge of anxiety, then I sprayed some magnesium oil on my body and I feel much better.

Here is a nice little video to bounce off of @PsiloPutty 's post.

I'll just throw this little fact that I have sitting around in my head out there https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/07/drinking-coffee-may-reduce-risk-of-suicide-by-50/

This is a nice little infographic for the books and some practices to implement them.

I have read gifts of imperfection. It is really good, I like that it is scientific/research-based. So the assertions made have some more weight. I like to read stuff outside of my wheelhouse sometimes, but there is no denying that it is geared more toward a female audience. Brene Brown's research originally focused only on females I think. it is a book I would like to read again one day

I have the same problem, reading while riding in a car is a non-starter.

blue light blocking glasses work to increase melatonin and reduce cortisol at night. Use for at least 2 hours before bed. Also, use flux or night shift on top of the glasses if you use a computer at night. Conversely staring at blue screen and lights will decrease melatonin and increase cortisol. This must be done every night consistently to get powerful benefits. http://www.newsweek.com/blue-blocking-glasses-may-help-treat-bipolar-disorder-promote-sleep-484065 check out this study

@Frylock The way I experience them is one part repetition, but another part is agreeing to the affirmation. I can choose to disagree with the affirmation, and often times do. But, I can also choose to agree with the affirmation and that is when a powerful change of mind is possible. You are forming a relationship with an idea and it cannot be forced.

to keep it short and simple here is the first comment on that video which is interesting "I have proof that endlessly repeating affirmations work. How many of the world's religions rely on repetition of the core concepts over and over and over? Eventually, a person's critical thinking skills wear down and they passively accept the tenets of the religion, and even eventually fight to defend them. The same thing works with commercial advertising. Repetition, repetition, repetition. Eventually, people just shut off their brains and nod in agreement. The same thing works with broadcast news. Repeat a concept often enough, and eventually the public accepts it as true, and they'll even get in a fight with you if you disagree with them. The principle of positive affirmations is basically to brainwash yourself of positive things, and it does definitely work. The masses of the public in every country of the world are evidence enough. The question is whether or not the people using these concepts are sincerely trying to help people, or just exploit and manipulate them." also they work in my experience @Ether